The 2026 season has finally arrived!

The Brian Polian ”97 era is set to commence, as John Carroll Football opens at Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh on Saturday, September 5 at 2 pm.

Everything you need to know is below. Whether you’re traveling to watch in person or watching from home, here’s what you need to know:

Season Primers

Season Preview
Photos link (bookmark this link, photos/videos uploaded here throughout the season)
Schedule
Roster

Week 1 Content: 

Weekly Interview with Brian Polian
Game Notes
Weekly Player Interview

Carnegie Mellon Information

Pregame Party in the Cruciform Room overlooking Gesling Field
Campus / Parking Map

Parking Garage Address:
5040 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Stadium Information
Directions
ADMISSION IS FREE

Follow the game from home: 

Live Stats
Live Video
Radio: Listen on WJCU 88.7 FM / WJCU.org

Parent Info:

Tailgating

Tailgating is permitted only on the roof of the East Campus Garage Visitor Parking structure. Please review CMU’s tailgating guidelines, including its no-alcohol policy. Some JCU families are planning to arrive and set up around 10-11 a.m.

Supplemental Food Sign-Up

If you’re attending an away game and would like to provide food for the players, please sign up through the Sign-Up Genius. (You may want to confirm that your son is traveling before volunteering, as the team travels with ~75 players rather than the full roster.) Volunteers are responsible for transporting the food to the away game and typically deliver it directly to the team buses before or after the game.